West African Resources began gold production early at Burkina Faso’s Kiaka mine, set to yield 234,000 oz/year. The project aims to reverse declining national output, forecast to rise to 65 tonnes by ...

The seventh edition of the National Tree Day in Burkina Faso is inspired by Thomas Sankara's legacy of environmentalismNational Tree Day was celebrated on Saturday, June 21, in Burkina Faso. In 2025, ...

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Burkina Faso is many things. The country is considered to be the epicenter of global terrorism today. It is ranked number one ...

Burkina Faso has completed the transfer of five gold mining assets to the country's state-owned miner, according to a decree published late on Wednesday, finalising a process that began in August to ...

Across the continent, thousands of Fulani people are holding fast to their ancient customs—while reshaping their traditions for a new age.

Human Rights Watch reports Burkina Faso forces killed at least 100 civilians near Solenzo in March. Victims were ethnic Fulani, accused of supporting militants. The government denies involvement.

Burkina Faso's army directed and participated in a massacre by pro-government militias of at least 130 civilians in March around the western town of Solenzo, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said.

Burkina Faso’s economy experienced significant shifts before and after President Ibrahim Traoré took power in 2022. Before then, the country enjoyed relatively strong GDP growth, averaging ...

Like neighbours Mali and Niger, Burkina Faso is pushing for greater control over its resources. Copper $ 4.8335 / lb -0.36%. Brent Crude Oil $ 77.01 / bbl 1.17%. Palladium $ 1054.9 / ozt -0.20%.

Captain Ibrahim Traoré is the interim leader of Burkina Faso, having taken over the position following a coup which he led against Lieutenant Colonel Paul Henri Damiba in September 2022. The 37 ...